Formaldehyde is a serious health hazard in laboratories. Besides the discomfort of burns and skin irritation-workers are often faced with chronic illnesses that last a lifetime-and must endure frequent visits to doctors specializing in formaldehyde exposure.
ALWAYS READY'S online training course "The OSHA Formaldehyde Standard" provides required training on the rules and procedures - established by this standard - to protect the health and safety of employees working with formaldehyde.
Areas covered in the course include:
. Potential health hazards
. Formaldehyde exposure symptoms
. Testing for Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL)
. Labeling and material safety data sheets
. Hoods and other ventilation systems
. Personal protective equipment
. Spill clean-up and decontamination procedures
. First aid for formaldehyde related injuries
. The medical surveillance plan
. And More.
ALWAYS READY'S "Online Interactive Training Library" offers the most cost-effective, stress-free, time-convenient and easily accessed regulatory compliance training available today. This course averages 45 minutes to complete, but each course-taker should work at a comfortable pace. It's divided into logical sections for easy understanding and retention.
All laboratories who work with formaldehyde need this training program. To minimize injuries and long-term health consequences, introduce your laboratory staff to this online training course, "The OSHA Formaldehyde Standard" ASAP.
This course is one of 108 titles in ALWAYS READY'S online safety training library. Please also preview: "Laboratory Hoods", "Laboratory Ergonomics" and "Safety Showers and Eye Washes in the Laboratory".
Use this website for convenient updating and refresher courses as needed.
